Millions of retired Americans will see a boost in their Social Security payments this month, with a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment. But that’s not the only surprise—some recipients might receive two checks in November.
Typically, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments arrive on the first of each month. However, due to a timing rule, December’s SSI check will be issued early, landing in mailboxes on November 29. This happens when the first of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, prompting payments to arrive on the prior business day.
The quirk doesn’t end in November. This schedule will affect payments through March. January’s check will arrive on December 31, February’s on January 31, and March’s on February 28.